Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man is a masterful exploration of loss and identity, set against the backdrop of 1960s Southern California. The novel intimately chronicles a day in the life of George Falconer, a middle-aged English professor grappling with the recent death of his partner. Isherwood’s precise, understated prose captures George’s internal solitude and the external mundanities that contrast sharply with his profound grief. This work stands as a poignant meditation on mortality, love, and the quiet resilience required to face the world anew. Its enduring resonance lies in its elegant examination of human connection amid isolation, making it a timeless and essential read within the canon of LGBT literature.
Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man is a masterful exploration of loss and identity, set against the backdrop of 1960s Southern California. The novel intimately chronicles a day in the life of George Falconer, a middle-aged English professor grappling with the recent death of his partner. Isherwood’s precise, understated prose captures George’s internal solitude and the external mundanities that contrast sharply with his profound grief. This work stands as a poignant meditation on mortality, love, and the quiet resilience required to face the world anew. Its enduring resonance lies in its elegant examination of human connection amid isolation, making it a timeless and essential read within the canon of LGBT literature.
Minerva 1991 paperback copy is in good condition with minimal wear
